Employment Law

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate

This program will give you an overview of the types of work that Marrickville Legal Centre does for its community. You will be introduced to vulnerable clients who have often experienced a crisis that leads them to seek the assistance of a community legal centre. You will be able to work through a matter step by step, alongside our solicitors, to help a client who may have been unfairly dismissed from their job.

The concepts that arise through the module are representative of the actual work we do for our clients and will give you first-hand experience in working with a solicitor in a community legal centre. You will first be introduced to employment law and the concept of unfair dismissal and the jurisdiction of the Fair Work Commission. In our Employment Law Service, we are often helping clients who have been fired from their job seek resolution through the Fair Work Commission.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Industry Analysis

Legislative Interpretation

Substantive Knowledge

Research

Analysis

Drafting

Strategic Rationale

Advocacy

Strategic Rationale and Drafting

Interpretation

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.

Introduction from Marrickville Legal Centre Australia

Tasks in this program

Task One: Consider the Fair Work Commission's Jurisdiction

1-2 hours

Intermediate

Developing an understanding of how the Fair Work Commission operates

What you'll learn

Gain an understanding of the Fair Work Commission's jurisdiction in Australia.
Learn about the types of claims and matters the Fair Work Commission deals with.
Comprehend the unique aspects of the Fair Work Commission compared to conventional courts.

What you'll do

Review the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the Fair Work Commission Website.
Answer multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the Fair Work Commission's jurisdiction and functions.

Reviews

Over 150

5 Star Reviews

"I liked how relevant resources were clearly indicated and showed a general direction of where to look and what was important to address in the 'assessments'."-- Student from La Trobe University

"I appreciate how the program was structured - it was a preview of the processes I will encounter in Employment Law cases, and how I can effectively advocate for the client with the guidance of Marrickville Legal Centre's solicitors."-- Student from University of New South Wales

"I loved it and had a lot of time, however on task 5 I accidentally marked it as a practice before submitting and it isnt letting me go back, it might not have gone through but I would love if it was counted as a non practice."-- Student from Oklahoma State University

"The program introduced me to a new dimension of law and how it is applied in a different country that isn’t my own. Interesting program"-- Student from University of South Africa

"I hugely valued the Marrickville Legal Centre Australia’s Job Simulation. I now have a clear understanding of the Fair work Acts key aspects, the Fair work Commissions powers and the conciliation process."-- Student from University of South Australia

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